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5 tips for using Priority Inbox

via gmailblog.blogspot.com Priority inbox has been rocking my world since it first appeared a couple of weeks ago. It helps me focus on the people and tasks that are most important at any given time -- something a lot of my compadres from which a lot of my compadres could benefit. Have you tried it? … Continue reading 5 tips for using Priority Inbox

How to Make Your Location-Based App a Success: Reward People for Their Activities

Location-based mobile applications, also now being called "check-in services" to differentiate themselves from other geo-aware apps like Google Maps, are the hottest new social applications on the mobile scene today. The lineup includes game-based applications like Foursquare and MyTown, which each provide points, credits and/or badges for "checking in" (registering your physical presence) with a … Continue reading How to Make Your Location-Based App a Success: Reward People for Their Activities

How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers

I have visited six countries in the last six months. And every time I've crossed a border (and sometimes even when I haven't), Facebook has known about it. "We don't recognize the location you're logging in from," they begin. So, in order to test the authenticity of my identity, they ask permission to run me … Continue reading How Well Do You Know Your Facebook Friends? Precautions for Travelers

Tailored communities give Intel a social-media boost

Why has Intel made such a point to engage across various social-media platforms? You go where your customers are. We have a pretty robust presence on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. On those platforms we are reaching consumers of all varieties (enthusiasts, gamers, media experts, etc.) We have consistent presence on LinkedIn where we are reaching … Continue reading Tailored communities give Intel a social-media boost